Apprentice 3rd

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Under close and/or directive supervision, and following prescribed routine and instructions as to methods and working details of average difficulty and importance, must know, understand and be willing and able to apply all applicable Company construction specifications in order to perform the lesscomplicated tasks on high and low voltage line work involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution conductors, structures and equipment, with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be willing and able to perform tasks of average difficultyinvolved in the installation and removal of electric meters, services and related equipment on customer's premises, connect and disconnect service at the pole, locate and repair all types of breaks in the electric transmission and distribution system, answer electric trouble calls to customer's premises and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

• Use hot line tools under close supervision of qualified workman.
• Under close and/or directive supervision may be allowed to cover and work energized circuits when they and their supervisor are confident that this can be done safely.
• Fuse transformers and sectionalizing fuses.
• String, sag and tie in conductors on dead lines of all classes.
• Install all types of transformer installations, make tap changes and install primary metering equipment under supervision of qualified workman.
• Install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures.
• Assist in making aerial and submarine cable installations, including the making of joints and installing potheads.
• Assist in the installation of pole type regulators and transformers to boost or buck line voltage.
• Assist in phasing and checking rotation in circuits direct and with potential transformers.
• Assist in erecting and maintaining steel towers and outdoor substations.
• Assist in receiving blocks.
• Direct work of helpers, apprentices, and underclassmen as required.
• Work energized conductors on simple structures, up to and including 5,000 volts over 600 volts.
• Run services, install and remove all types of secondary meters and related equipment.
• Replace fuse links in outdoor type cutouts, and transformers.
• Install, maintain, and repair street lighting equipment and fixtures.
• Assist qualified workman in the installation and removal of transformers on energized circuits.
• Install and remove temporary wiring for equipment.
• Assist in load and voltage checks on distribution transformers.
• Assist in checking phase sequence and rotations.
• Install all types of transformer installations, primary metering equipment, and make tap changes under supervision of qualified workman.
• Read and check all types of meters and change graphic charts.
• Give service and meter locations.
• Plan and lay out work in a safe and efficient manner.

• Must have worked for at least one year, and qualified, as an Apprentice 1st Year – Line Department or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all the qualifications of the previous classifications.
• Know Company’s safety rules, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation, and be willing and able to render practical first aid.
• Know the location of, and be willing and able to operate all of the firefighting equipment. Know what kind of equipment to use on electrical, oil and other fires.
• Hold a current Class A CDL license.
• Know Company’s electrical and mechanical tagging rules.
• Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.
• Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
• Have a thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state laws governing disconnects for nonpayment, repossession of merchandise, and diversion of current.
• Have general knowledge of electric circuits and equipment.
• Be familiar with Company's rules and regulations applying to service and meter installations, Underwriters' National Electrical Code and any
• state or local regulations governing electrical wiring as pertains to service and meter installations.
• Be willing and able to read and understand simple wiring…